Head of Turkish Public Policy , Public Policy
Amazon
Full-time
On-site
Istanbul, Turkey
You will lead Amazon's Public Policy work in Türkiye.
You will partner with colleagues in Legal, PR and business teams to analyze emerging policy and regulatory issues, and ensure the business is advised on how to navigate policy risks and opportunities. This will include leading work to dive deep on policy issues, assess the business impact, and build a plan to ensure the team is focused on the most important issues, has well-defined goals, and partner teams understand and support your prioritization. This will require strong collaboration skills, and an ability to triage short-term pressures while staying focused on the right long-term goals.
Amazon's culture means leaders operate at all levels and stay connected to the details and implementation of work. We also have a small public policy team in Türkiye. This means in addition to setting direction and goals for the team, you will personally own and drive the execution of the team's work so that goals are tracked and delivered. You will build proactive campaigns to deliver your goals, including developing policy positions, messaging that translates complex issues into arguments that resonate with decision-makers, and ensuring we have robust evidence to support our advocacy. You will engage externally with senior policymakers and regulators, as well as building partnerships across think tanks, academics and business groups to amplify Amazon's influence.
This position will be based in Istanbul, with regular travel to Ankara and some international travel.
- BA/BS required
- Extensive relevant experience of public policy and advocacy in Türkiye. This could be within public administration (government, regulators or institutions), private sector organizations, trade associations or non-governmental institutions
- A strong working understanding of policy-making processes and government relations in Türkiye
- • BA/BS required
- • Extensive relevant experience of public policy and advocacy in Türkiye. This could be within public administration (government, regulators or institutions), private sector organizations, trade associations or non-governmental institutions
- • A strong working understanding of policy-making processes and government relations in Türkiye
- Highly effective oral and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at highest corporate and political levels
- Outstanding written communication skills in Turkish and English, and proven ability to convey complex arguments in writing
- Ability to identify and understand key technical aspects pertaining to corporate operations in legislative and regulatory proposals, understand business implications, and synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers
- Ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others. Must demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills, and political acumen
- Ability to take general direction and produce specific results working independently
- Ability to use experience and data to assess and recommend a best course of action even in an ambiguous situation
- Proven track record of successfully working with a wide array of functional groups across an organization and cultures
- Ability to work at pace, prioritizing competing demands
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
You will partner with colleagues in Legal, PR and business teams to analyze emerging policy and regulatory issues, and ensure the business is advised on how to navigate policy risks and opportunities. This will include leading work to dive deep on policy issues, assess the business impact, and build a plan to ensure the team is focused on the most important issues, has well-defined goals, and partner teams understand and support your prioritization. This will require strong collaboration skills, and an ability to triage short-term pressures while staying focused on the right long-term goals.
Amazon's culture means leaders operate at all levels and stay connected to the details and implementation of work. We also have a small public policy team in Türkiye. This means in addition to setting direction and goals for the team, you will personally own and drive the execution of the team's work so that goals are tracked and delivered. You will build proactive campaigns to deliver your goals, including developing policy positions, messaging that translates complex issues into arguments that resonate with decision-makers, and ensuring we have robust evidence to support our advocacy. You will engage externally with senior policymakers and regulators, as well as building partnerships across think tanks, academics and business groups to amplify Amazon's influence.
This position will be based in Istanbul, with regular travel to Ankara and some international travel.
- BA/BS required
- Extensive relevant experience of public policy and advocacy in Türkiye. This could be within public administration (government, regulators or institutions), private sector organizations, trade associations or non-governmental institutions
- A strong working understanding of policy-making processes and government relations in Türkiye
- • BA/BS required
- • Extensive relevant experience of public policy and advocacy in Türkiye. This could be within public administration (government, regulators or institutions), private sector organizations, trade associations or non-governmental institutions
- • A strong working understanding of policy-making processes and government relations in Türkiye
- Highly effective oral and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at highest corporate and political levels
- Outstanding written communication skills in Turkish and English, and proven ability to convey complex arguments in writing
- Ability to identify and understand key technical aspects pertaining to corporate operations in legislative and regulatory proposals, understand business implications, and synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers
- Ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others. Must demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills, and political acumen
- Ability to take general direction and produce specific results working independently
- Ability to use experience and data to assess and recommend a best course of action even in an ambiguous situation
- Proven track record of successfully working with a wide array of functional groups across an organization and cultures
- Ability to work at pace, prioritizing competing demands
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.